Khula Aasmaan (खुला आसमान) international online art contest
Theme of the quarter - Emotions
Contest closes on 31stMarch 2026
The Khula Aasmaan International Online Art Contest is a unique global platform for drawing, painting, and creative expression. Launched in 2016, the contest is open to all age groups, welcoming artists from around the world to share and celebrate their creativity.
Theme for the Jan to March 2026 art contest : Emotion
This quarter, artists are invited to explore the powerful theme of Emotion through their artwork. Participants are encouraged to express feelings, moods, and emotional experiences creatively using any medium or style.
Suggested Sub-Themes:
- Joy & Happiness (what makes me happy)
- Love & Compassion (people and things I care about)
- Sadness & Grief (when I feel low)
- Fear & Anxiety (what scares me)
- Hope & Healing (things that give me hope)
- Anger & Conflict (when I get angry)
- Peace & Calm (moments of peace)
Art Contest Highlights
- 24 x 7 Online submission - FREE
- Open for all age groups and nationalities
- (1) less than 5 years
- (2) 5 to 15 years
- (3) 15 to 30 years
- (4) 30 to 60 years
- (5) 60 years and above
- Quarterly online art contest (new contest opens every quarter)
- Freedom to choose any subject or theme
- You have the freedom to select your subject or theme
- Submit up to 5 artworks per participant
- Submit drawings, paintings, cartoons, doodles, sketches, posters, digital art, collage
- Use any drawing or painting medium of your choice
- Along with the theme Emotion, participants may also draw or paint on any subject of their choice,
Benefits of being shortlisted
- Second round of judging for Medals and Honorable Mentions.
- Certificates featuring the image of the artwork
- A dedicated artist web page valid for 3 years, where new artworks can be added.
- Opportunity for artwork promotion and sale on the IndiaArt art portal .
Certificates & Prizes
- Certificate of Participation generated online for all participants.
- Medals (gold, silver, bronze) for medal winners.
- Digital Certificates for Medal Winners, Honorable Mentions, and Shortlisted Artists.